Performing a soft reset
A soft reset stops all running programs, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data within a running program before performing a soft reset.
To perform a soft reset:
- Turn off the device.
- Remove the battery.
- Reinsert the battery.
- Turn on the device.
Performing a factory or hard reset
A factory or hard reset clears all the user-installed settings, programs, and data. It restores the device to its factory settings. Be sure to save any unsaved data within a running program before performing a factory or hard reset.
| CAUTION: | When you perform a factory or hard reset, you lose all the data that is stored on your device |
- There are two ways to perform a factory or a hard reset.
- Press and hold the number 6 key and turn on your HP iPAQ. Continue to hold the number 6 key until the reset message appears on screen.Or
- Press Start > Settings > Security > Restore Factory Settings . Select Yes on the Restore Factory Settings screen and press Done . Press Reset on the confirmation screen. Your device will restart.The device resets and powers on.
